"Seeds of Heritage: The Moravian Roots of Old Salem’s Gardens"
A Spring Garden Event to benefit Belmont Mansion with
Eric Jackson, Director of Horticulture, Old Salem Museum & Gardens
June 6 and 7, 2025, Belmont Mansion will host its largest fundraising event of the year taking inspiration from its historic gardens.
Friday, June 6
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The event opens with a party Friday night, June 6, at Green Door Gourmet.
Come meet and get to know our featured speaker, connect with others who support Belmont Mansion and who pursue gardening in all its forms.
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Above all, enjoy a beautiful spring evening at a spectacular location in Middle Tennessee.
Saturday, June 7
Saturday, we'll convene on
Belmont University's campus for a lecture,
tour of the Belmont Gardens and reception in the Grand Salon of Belmont Mansion.
Mr. Jackson will share the fascinating story of how the Moravians—renowned for their emphasis on education, natural history, and land stewardship—shaped the gardens, landscapes, and forests of Old Salem.
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Old Salem Museums & Gardens honors this heritage through historic plant preservation, seed saving, and horticulture education,
bridging the past and present in meaningful and inspiring ways.
The Miksch Gardens at Old Salem Museum & Gardens.
Ticketing Details
Friday, June 6
Party at Green Door Gourmet, 5:30
Tickets $150/person; $300/couple
Catered light hors d’oeuvres & cocktails
Saturday, June 7
Lecture, Belmont Gardens Tour & Reception in the Grand Salon of Belmont Mansion, 3:30 to 6:30
Tickets: $60/person; $110/couple
Catered light hors d’oeuvres & iced tea
Weekend Ticket—Includes Friday’s party and the Lecture, Tour and Reception on Saturday.
Tickets $200/person; $400/couple
Support Belmont Mansion's efforts to continue offering unique programs like this one with a donation.